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Westmoreland councilors press for repairs after wastewater treatment box freezes, question external adviser contract
Summary
Council members described repeated freezing and pump damage at the wastewater treatment plant, discussed constructing a protective building designed to accommodate future upgrades, and raised questions about retaining external adviser Penny Sullivan amid low engagement.
Council members raised concerns about equipment failures and repair needs at the Westmoreland wastewater treatment plant during the Jan. 15 meeting, urging prompt bids and design work to protect critical components.
Dave Brown (speaking in the transcript as the staff member reporting plant conditions) said a "builder box" at the treatment plant has "froze again and busted," and that an external pump was damaged during the most recent event. Brown said staff have been running auxiliary blowers and refueling overnight…
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